How do I play craps?

The modern version is an improved and reworked version of the Craps game, first introduced back in 1788, in England. Craps reached its peak of popularity during the Second World War, after which it spread to Australian and European casinos, including online casino. 

The rules of the game

This game requires a special table, two dice, and four people:

• a dealer taking bets on the left side of the table;
• The dealer who takes bets on the right side of the table;
• the stickman (commentator, announcer);
• The Observer, who checks the actions of all participants.

A player who plays Craps carries the title of Shooter or Rifleman.

Craps Table

The craps table features high sides which are required by the nature of the game. Every time you roll, the dice must hit the opposite side and bounce off it, ensuring a fair result. 

In the first round a player wins if he gets a total of 7 or 11. A loss is scored on a 2, 3 or 12. In any case the next player gets the right to roll. When the numbers 4,5,6,8,9,10 are hit then the player is invited to the second step (Point). Then the dealer lays the ON/OFF chip on both sides on a number which is equal to the sum of the numbers on the roll.

Pass-line

Craps is popular due to the stakes displayed on the craps table, and the fact that there are eight ways to win versus four ways to lose. A rough calculation shows that the casino’s winnings are €14 against a €1,000 wager. The most important bet in the game is called the pass-line (front-line).

The procedure for drawing a bet is as follows:

• a result of 7 or 11 – the bet wins;
• 2, 3 or 12 – bet loses;
• 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 (point numbers) – pass to the next round.

The second round is considered to be the winning one in case of repeated roll of the point number. If the total is 7, it means you lose.

Dont pass

This bet bet declares number 2 and 3 a winner and money is lost on a roll of 7 or 11, which is exactly the reverse of the pass-line bet.

Come

This variant differs from the above-mentioned ones by the fact that one should bet on it not before the first roll but after the point number is determined which changes with each subsequent roll. Otherwise the rules are the same as for pass-line betting.

Dont come

The exact same rules as for dont pass (described above).

Big 6 or Big 8

This version is based on the shooter being able to roll a number 6 or 8 before the seven rolls. Even though this bet, like all others, pays 1 to 1, there’s an increased chance of winning the gambling house: €91 on every €1,000 wagered.